Practical Caravan

Safe and secure

PEOPLE BECOME VERY attached to their caravans; they can become almost part of the family.

But the threat of theft is very real. “We have seen a rise in caravan thefts in the past 12 months,” says Craig Thompson, marketing director of insurance specialist Caravan Guard (www.caravanguard.co.uk).

Fortunately there are some simple steps that you can take to keep your home-from-home secure.

Most touring units spend far more time in storage than on tour. So, when you’re choosing where to store your ’van, its security should be a priority.

Start your search for secure storage at CaSSOA (the Caravan)must reach a minimum level of security, which is independently assessed every five years.

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